The roses funding opportunity goals are: execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration…

Georgia TECH Research Corp, the primary research entity of the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been awarded a $317,006 research grant by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under the VENSAR solicitation (21-VENSAR-21-0004). The project, titled "VENSAR Radiometry Observations of Venus: Characterizing Surface Dielectric Properties and Potential Volcanic Activity," aligns with NASA's strategic objectives to advance discovery in planetary science and participate as a key partner in the agency's exploration initiative. The work will be performed in Atlanta, Georgia, with an expected completion date of February 19, 2028. No set-aside designation was applied to this competitive award, which is structured as a grant for research with an "Other" pricing arrangement.

This award supports fundamental scientific research focused on Venus surface characterization through radiometry observations, contributing to NASA's broader goals of advancing knowledge of planetary bodies within and beyond lunar orbit. Georgia TECH Research Corp's extensive experience as a significant federal contractor and grantee, particularly through its demonstrated expertise with NASA and the National Science Foundation across scientific and engineering disciplines, positions the organization well to execute this specialized planetary science research. The grant represents one component of Georgia TECH Research Corp's substantial portfolio of federal research funding spanning multiple agencies and scientific domains.

The roses funding opportunity goals are: execute a balanced science program based on discipline-specific guidance from the national academies of sciences, engineering, and medicine, administration priorities, and direction from congress. Participate as a key partner and enabler in the agency s exploration initiative, focusing on scientific research of, on, and from the moon, lunar orbit, mars, and beyond. Advance discovery in emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines develop a directorate-wide, target-user focused approach to applied programs, including earth science applications, space weather, planetary defense, and space situational awareness.